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Richard J. Durbin

U.S. Senator · Illinois

  • Democrat
  • Since 1983
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 22 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-2152

  • District offices

    Carbondale · Chicago · Rock Island · Springfield

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  • Capitol office: 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-2152
  • 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · 618-351-1122
  • 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892, Chicago, IL, 60604 · 312-353-4952
  • 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227, Rock Island, IL, 61201 · 309-786-5173
  • 525 S. 8th St., Springfield, IL, 62703 · 217-492-4062

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

74.9/ 100

Ranked 6 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    890 of 908 while seated (98.0%)

    44th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    107 of 108 sponsored · 117.6 points

    88th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    2 passed a chamber · 4 reported · 101 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    2,130 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2025-12-02SponsoredS 3307 — Inspector General Access Act of 2025Proposed
2025-12-02SponsoredSRES 511 — A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.Proposed
2025-12-01Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-20Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 130 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Passed 2025-12-11
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3243 — Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3253 — Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3281 — Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3258 — Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026Active
2025-11-20SponsoredSRES 518 — A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month".Passed 2025-12-03
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3252 — FSMA Fee Technical Corrections ActProposed
2025-11-20SponsoredSRES 513 — A resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Passed 2025-11-20
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3257 — John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation ActActive
2025-11-19Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 76”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 76 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".Active
2025-11-19Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 89”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 89 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".Active
2025-11-19Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN445-6”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-19SponsoredSRES 506 — A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.Proposed
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3214 — Background Check Expansion ActProposed
2025-11-18Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN445-6”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-18SponsoredSRES 501 — A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.Passed 2025-11-18
2025-11-18SponsoredS 1538 — Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-18SponsoredS 3182 — No Torts for Trump ActProposed
2025-11-18SponsoredS 3192 — REDUCE ActProposed
2025-11-18SponsoredS 3195 — Anti-Cash Grab ActProposed
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5371”Bill PassedHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5371”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
This score is a guide, not a verdict.